I've found that sometimes individuals reject the ministry of healing for ridiculous reasons. I would like to briefly take a look at this conundrum. Let's consider the scientific community for a moment. Although the highly educated claim to be objective, some of their...
Only those intimately associated with Jesus will find their way into God's kingdom. People tend to complicate things, but salvation can only be appropriated through identification with the Son of God. By this, I'm referring to a willingness to pour one's...
It is easy to forget that what comes out of your mouth is a vital part of what it means to be a Christian.Just as God created the world through powerful declarations, you're also being invited to shape atmospheres through your inspired words.What you speak can truly...
God asked the prophet Hosea to enter into holy matrimony with a woman of ill-repute named Gomer. In the beginning, things were beautiful. They built a house and started a family. However, with the passing of years, Gomer's absences from home grew more frequent and...
Throughout the pages of the New Testament, the word "sign" (semeion) refers to miracles functioning as evidence of divine authority. The accompanying term, "wonders" (teras) denotes an unusual occurrence; causing one to marvel. Whereas a sign appeals to understanding,...
In 1997, besieged missionaries Heidi and Rolland Baker journeyed to the Toronto Blessing to receive desperately needed rejuvenation and prayer. Although both were struggling, God met them in a unique way. What happened to Heidi—in particular—was...
How does one step into their destiny; activating the power and might of the Most High God? This is something I've been actively wrestling with for decades. From what I hear, others have too. In my own prayer and study, I've discovered part of the answer lies in...
In the beginning, humanity was formed in the image of God (Gen. 1:26-28). Nevertheless, people turned away from the goodness and love of their heavenly Father. The sons and daughters of the Most High renounced their family and lost access to the wonder. In time, the...
While praying for people's needs in an out-of-town church service, breakthrough ensued. I got excited and started broadcasting what God was doing. My intention was to see more people impacted. There was a lot of unbridled energy and excitement. Loud exclamations could...
In many ways, communication is the fruit of intimacy. We usually only expose our heart to those that we know and love. With this simple truth in mind, I was recently reminded that God primarily speaks with His friends. The Creator of the cosmos can naturally...
Perhaps you've noticed this, but people have rather strong opinions these days and aren't afraid to share them. Our cluttered social media feeds are filled with numerous arguments and crass political posturing. In this contentious environment, it is more...
Many people naturally have questions about the mechanics of spiritual gifts. This is particularly the case when it comes to the prophetic. While this supernatural modality operates on a number of different levels, I've found it helpful to carefully consider the...
I grew up singing the Ira Stamphill song "I've Got a Mansion Over the Hilltop." Although it was originally written during the economic hardships of the Great Depression, it remained quite popular in rural Pentecostal congregations like the one I attended as a...
Egregious things transpired in the Garden of Eden centuries ago. Sin ensnared the world—undermining the beauty and purposes of God. I don't think most people comprehend all that unraveled. When God spoke to the woman after the fall, He revealed that there was...